In addition, Dr Kjersta Larson-Smith (Boeing, USA) will talk about the key challenges of automating painting processes in the aviation industry. In another contribution on process automation, Luigi Franzoni (CEFLA, IT) will present innovative approaches for more precise and resource-saving coating processes. The programme also includes contributions on new coating systems from the research institute Cidetec from Spain, 4JET GmbH (GER) area and Akzo Nobel from the Netherlands. In line with this, Dr Delphine Kimpel (BASF, GER) will present new UV absorbers for coating systems that better protect carbon fibre-reinforced components from light damage. Measuring and testingThe topic of measuring and testing technology will be on the agenda at the end of the conference, including contributions from Atlas Material Testing (FR), das-nano (ES) and Airbus (ES).